Today's Flooring News

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INSTALL to Offer KoolGlide Certification Program

St. Louis, MO, April 14--The INSTALL program said it has become the first to offer floor covering professionals an opportunity to receive training leading to certification of the KoolGlide Carpet Seaming System.

Carpet One Wins USA Magazine Award

Manchester, NH, April 14--Carpet One’s community relations campaign, "Carpet One Makes A Difference," was recently recognized by USA Weekend magazine.

Coverings 2005 Sold Out

Alexandria, VA, April 14--Coverings, the tile and stone trade show, said that over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 100 countries will be in attendance at the sold-out show.

Morris Joins 828 International

Greenville, SC, April 13--828 International named Tom Morris to the newly created post of Northeast Regional Manager, effective immediately.

Feltex Post 3Q Loss

Auckland, New Zealand, April 13--Feltex Carpets Ltd., New Zealand's largest carpet maker, had a third-quarter loss after increased competition reduced prices, limiting its ability to pass on higher synthetic raw material costs.

FOMC Minutes Show Inflation Concerns

Washington, DC, April 13--According to minutes from the March 22 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee released on Tuesday, policymaking members of the U.S. Federal Reserve worried inflation pressures were mounting when they last met.